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Saturday, October 13, 2012

An October Birthday Card

Sis Patterson from Paper, Craft & Scissors with an October birthday card to share today.  I made this card for one of the loveliest people you'll ever meet and today is her 40th birthday.


I used a mix of patterned papers and Cricut cartridges to make this card.  The little squirrel, cut at 1" tall, is from Noah's ABCs.  If you don't have this cartridge, you should buy it for the truly beautifully styled animals.  The chicken, squirrel, and cow are wonderful.

The wheelbarrow is from Walk in My Garden (1.5" tall).  The rolled flowers are from Artiste (2.25" tall and 1.5" tall).  The 40th birthday candle is from Something to Celebrate (1.5" tall).  The circle cuts, scalloped circle, and pumpkins are from Cricut Essentials.  I cut several layers and adhered them together to add dimension and strength.  The wheelbarrow was cut twice in the woodgrain paper and once in solid gray.  I trimmed the wheel from the solid gray cut and adhered it on top of the layered wheelbarrows.  I used my Copic E59 walnut to add a "stem" to the pumpkins.  The patterned paper circle is adhered to the Bazzill layer with foam tape.

The ribbon is from Paper Trey Ink in Smokey Shadow and the sentiment is stamped in the same color.  The papers are from Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye, Kaisercraft, and Bazzill.  I used Paper Trey Ink as the base for this card and applied the patterned papers on the front, back, and inside of the card base. Before adhering the patterned paper, I scored the Paper Trey Ink cardstock with a quarter inch wide center fold to allow for some inner depth.  I used Sparkle and Sprinkle glitter in Snow Angel for the candle.  The completed card measures 5.25" square.  


And here is the inside of the card:



The cupcake is from Inky Antics and uses brown and apricot honeycomb paper.  I made a cupcake stand with a circle punch.  There is an identical squirrel to the one on the front perched on top of the cupcake holding a little birthday candle from a Martha Stewart punch.  The inner sentiment area measures 2" by 3.25".  I framed it in the Bazzill card stock and attached it with foam tape.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

Check your mailbox today for delivery and Happy Birthday, Sherry!

Cricut Info & Supplies Used:
Designed By: Sis Patterson
Cricut Machine Used: Expression
Cricut Cartridges Used: Artiste, Something to Celebrate, Noah's ABCs, Walk in My Garden, Cricut Essentials
Other Supplies Used: Paper Trey Ink, Ribbon and cardstock, Bazzill cardstock, patterned paper from Basic Grey, Kaisercraft and My Mind's Eye Tangerine paper, Inky Antics cupcake stamp and honey comb paper, Martha Stewart Birthday Candle Punch, Sparkle and Sprinkle glitter in Snow Angel, Hero Arts sentiment stamp on interior, Waltzing Mouse stamp on card front

26 comments:

  1. This is precious!! I just adore the scene on the front with elements from so many different cartridges and all the gorgeous patterns! Ha! I remember you showing me the honeycomb material you got in Georgia! Love how the inside pops with that!

    And Happy Birthday to Sherry!! Woot!

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  2. I love, love, love this Sis!! There are so many details that make this card extra special.

    And Happy Birthday Sherry!!

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  3. Totally love this card! Your friend is going to be so excited to recieve it!

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  4. So adorable...great detail! Lee-Ann :)

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  5. Great job Sis! I really like the Inky Antics/Honeypop line.

    Happy Birthday Sherry!

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  6. This is such a super cute card. Love all the pretty paper that you used. Great Job!

    Happy Birthday Sherry! hope it's super special :)

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  7. I love it! Wonderful use of the different patterned papers. Cool honeycomb cupcake on the inside! She's going to love it!!

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  8. HA! I recognize some of those materials from their Georgia "debut" too!!! See, you really did need to go shopping while you were there...you were almost out of supplies ;) LOL!!! What an awesome card filled with so many details! I've never seen a bigger fold made to allow for "bulk"...of course, my cards are bulky on the outside & not so much on the inside...got any solutions for that??? Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  9. Wow! Love this card-all the details and colors. You went all out! I like how you added the pop up squirrel to the honeycomb paper cupcake. :)

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  10. Sis, you create the most beautiful cards! I love the colors you used! It's amazing how you chose all the different cuts and they all work so prefect together! I know Sherry will love receiving this card and will always treasure it!
    Happy Birthday Sherry!

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  11. I knew who this was for right away! I love so much about this card, the papers, the adorable squirrell, and the perfect rolled flowers! The inside is just too cute and clever!

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  12. What an adorable card. Love the colors you used.

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  13. Wow!! That is one amazing birthday card!!

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  14. Very cute card! Love the colors too!

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  15. Such an adorable card with the cutest little squirrel. Love the honeycomb acorn inside too!

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  16. I loved the front of your card, Sis, and then I scrolled down to see the inside - WOW! Such fun! And thanks for the Noah's ABC enabling. It's now on my Must Have list! TFS Christine

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  17. This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL cards that I've seen! Sis, you did an amazing job! I love all of the layers, the squirrel, and the honeycomb from Inky Antics. I now subscribe to your blog!

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  18. Ohmygoodness! I Love this!!! I can't wait to see it in person. Darn mail must be running late. :( It's gorgeous! You did an awesome job on it. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend! :)

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  19. Beautiful. Just beautiful. I love all the details. I agree about Noah's ABCs. That is a great cart.

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  20. Love it - that squirrel is adorable!

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  21. Very lovely card Sis. Love the honeycomb.

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  22. What a cute card and the inside is so special!

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  23. This is an amazing card!! Great job.

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  24. Adorable love the little honey pop perfect little touch. GREAT card.

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